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Identification of <i>csrR/csrS</i>, a genetic locus that regulates hyaluronic acid capsule synthesis in group A <i>Streptococcus</i>
1 Oct 1998
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The hyaluronic acid capsule of group A Streptococcus (GAS) is an important virulence factor, but little is known about mechanisms that regulate capsule expression. Transposon Tn916 mutagenesis of the poorly encapsulated M-type 3 GAS strain DLS003 produced a transconjugant that exhibited a mucoid colony morphology, reflecting increased hyaluronic acid capsule production. Analysis of chromosomal DNA sequence...
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